Nicole Scherzinger - Music on Google Play Nicole Scherzinger About the artist Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she performed in various singing competitions and musicals before joining American rock band Days of the New as a backing vocalist and later becoming one of the members of the ill-fated girl group Eden's Crush in 2001. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the burlesque troupe turned-recording act, the Pussycat Dolls becoming one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During their hiatus, Scherzinger planned to embark on her solo career with Her Name is Nicole, but it was later shelved after four singles failed to impact the charts significantly. Following the disbandment of the Pussycat Dolls, Scherzinger became a judge for two seasons of The Sing-Off and in 2010 won the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars.

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She then joined the Pussycat Dolls when they were a burlesque troupe before taking the role of lead singer when the group became a recording group. So far, the Pussycat Dolls have released two successful albums, PCD and Doll Domination, with two supporting tours. Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her biological father, Alfonso Valiente is Filipino, and her mother, Rosemary, is of Hawaiian and Russian descent. In an interview Scherzinger said "Im Filipino-Russian-Hawaiian, but people think Im from Pakistan." Scherzinger (who is of Hawaiian, Russian, and Filipino descent) went to a performing arts high school and, following graduation, enrolled at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Majoring in theater arts and minoring in dance, she eventually put college on hold to pursue music, initially serving as a backing vocalist for the late-'90s rock group Days of the New. In 2001, Scherzinger entered as a contestant on the first season of the WB television show Popstars, where she won the role of lead singer in the resulting all-girl pop group Eden's Crush.

The group's first single, "Get Over Yourself," did well on radio and broke into the Billboard Hot 100s Top Ten, but when their label folded soon after, Eden's Crush shortly followed suit. Scherzinger pushed forward and contributed a track ("Breakfast in Bed") to the soundtrack for the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore flick 50 First Dates under the name Nicole Kea. Around the same time, the popular L.A. burlesque act the Pussycat Dolls were being recast into more of a commercial pop/R&B group, and Scherzinger joined on as their lead singer in 2003. In fact, Scherzinger wound up singing basically all of the vocals on the group's 2005 debut, PCD, along with being the only Doll to have a few songwriting credits on the album. As the Pussycat Dolls' record went on to sell millions of copies, Scherzinger collaborated on various songs outside of the group with artists like P. Diddy, Rihanna, Avant, Will Smith, and Belinda.

As the Pussycat Dolls continued to support their debut on the road, Scherzinger readied the release of her first solo album, Her Name Is Nicole..., scheduled for release in late summer 2007. The album is slated to feature various guest spots, including ones from Akon, Timbaland, and will.i.am. Scherzinger also plans on returning to her first love of acting at some point; her résumé already includes bit parts on the television shows My Wife and Kids and Las Vegas, as well as in movies Love Don't Cost a Thing and Chasing Papi. Her first solo single, Whatever U Like featuring rapper T.I., was released in July 2007. The song was unsuccessful commercially and with critics, and it was soon announced that Baby Love would replace "Whatever U Like" as the "lead single" from the album. Media reports commented on the fact that both Interscope's and Scherzinger's official websites started in September 2007 to refer to "Baby Love" as her first single.

After both these singles were unsuccessful in North America ("Baby Love" charted well in Europe and Brazil however), a poll was placed on Scherzinger's website, asking fans to vote for the third single. Choices included: "Supervillain", "Happily Never After", "Who's Gonna Love You", and "Power's Out". On November 28 the poll was updated and the songs "Power's Out" and "Supervillain" were removed and replaced with "Puakenikeni" and "Physical". It was announced via the website on December 10 that "Puakenikeni" was to be the next official single to be taken from the album, subsequently "Supervillain" and "Puakenikeni" were both released as iTunes downloads only. As with Scherzinger's earlier solo singles, they failed to make any impact on the U.S. charts. Following this, Interscope announced that Scherzinger's album would be put on hold, and she said she would continue to record new tracks.

In April 2008, Scherzinger recorded a cover version of "Rio" by Duran Duran for an advertising campaign for Unilever's Caress brand of body wash. A commercial video was released, and the single was released via download only, after May 2008. In 2008, in support of Barack Obama, she was one of many musicians to contribute to a track by will.i.am called "Yes We Can". Also on September 5, 2008, Scherzinger joined an all-star cast to perform the charity song "Just Stand Up" on live TV. This is currently Scherzinger's last performance as a solo artist before embarking on the Pussycat Dolls new World Tour. Speaking about the delayed release of her solo album, in September 2008 Scherzinger said "Despite what other people might write, it was my decision, ultimately. I actually put some of my solo songs on the Pussycat Dolls' new album Doll Domination. Everything is all about timing. I believe it will come out next year, and it will be able to coexist wonderfully with the Dolls' album.

It's completely separate from what you've heard with "Baby Love" and "Whatever U Like," and I'm still working on it — that's what happens when you're a perfectionist." In October 2008, she was invited to promote Clear Shampoo and Conditioner through a commercial, succeeding Rain who also endorsed Clear Shampoo and Conditioner. Both commercials were reportedly aired throughout Southeast Asia. In 2008, she also had done a commercial with Lebron James in a sneaker commercial. She had also made a "Bench Body" commercial which was promoting underwear for "Bench Body". Scherzinger's new single, "Poison", premiered on her official website and YouTube account on October 14, 2010. It is due for release on November 29, 2010. A picture from the video shoot was revealed by MTV, showing Scherzinger dressed provocatively. "Poison" serves as the first single from the album and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart becoming Scherzinger's most successful single. Music video: Enrique Iglesias "Heartbeat" ft.

Nicole Scherzinger: On November 18, 2010, she joined Prince on-stage during his concert in Abu Dhabi. While working with RedOne she has also recorded vocals for songs which will be included on Mohombi's debut album. Mohombi is the first signee to RedOne's record label. Scherzinger appeared at the Jingle Bell Ball at London's O2 Arena on December 4, 2010. She also appeared on the Cosmo Love Show in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on December 7, 2010. The second single, Don't Hold Your Breath, is scheduled for release on March 20, 2011. Personal: She dated actor Talan Torriero from 2005 to 2007. For the last few years she has been dating 2008 Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton who currently races for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. Over the past five years Scherzinger was ranked Maxim's Hot 100 in 2006 and 2007 she ranked at twenty-two and twenty-one respectively.

In 2008 she ranked at number nineteen along with the Pussycat Dolls. In 2009, she ranked at number forty-nine, and in 2010 landed at number twenty-four. Nicole Scherzinger Pictures, News, Gossip & Rumours - AskMen AskMen Messages You have no messages Notifications You have no notifications Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger first gained fame as the lead singer for The Pussycat Dolls. Nicole has since established herself as a solo artist, returning to reality television as a judge on The X Factor UK. Rumor has it that she and her boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, will be breaking up for the second time, because he spent the night partying with other girls. Thank you, Lewis, for making her available once again. Appeal In both her interviews and live performances, Nicole Scherzinger exudes self-confidence and and a characteristically strong stage presence, all while emanating an irresistible aura of femininity (she has gone on record saying that her favorite dance move is the "booty shake," which she effortlessly pulls off at any given opportunity).

Like Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears before her, Nicole Scherzinger is not afraid to use her sexuality to accentuate her performances, which is why she landed at No. 46 on our 2012 Top 99 Most Desirable Women list. Success Aside from her gig as lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger also gained notable fame during her time with Eden's Crush and her fledgling solo career. Her most success remains with The Pussycat Dolls, who are still one of the highest grossing girl bands of all time, having sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Nicole Scherzinger was originally set to release a solo album titled Her Name is Nicole, but put the album on hold in 2009, instead releasing 2011's Killer Love, which has sold over 500,000 copies. Returning to reality television in 2009, Nicole Scherzinger was a judge on The Sing-Off for two seasons, before leaving the show for The X-Factor.

After the first season, she left The X-Factor for The X-Factor UK in 2012, where she is currently a judge, known for her big heart and empathy toward contestants. The stunning singer is the official ambassador for Herbal Essences. She has also been endorsed by Nike and imPress Nails. Nicole Scherzinger Biography Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger was born on June 29, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is of Hawaiian, Filipina and Russian descent, and comes from a large family of entertainers -- her mother, Rosemary, was a professional hula dancer and her grandmother was a respected Mariachi singer. When Nicole Scherzinger was just 6 years old, her military stepfather was transferred to Louisville, Kentucky, where she began attending performing arts schools to pursue an arts education. As a teenager, she was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky State Fair's Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest and she appeared in several plays at Louisville's Actors Theater.

Nicole Scherzinger joins Days of the New Attending Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, Nicole Scherzinger majored in theater and minored in dance. After appearing in every play put on by the school's theater troupe, Nicole decided that she wanted to be a performer. She worked as a model, appearing in several local ad campaigns to support her dream. It was during her time at Wright State that Nicole Scherzinger was contacted by Travis Meeks, the lead singer of Louisville-based band Days of the New. Meeks wanted her to perform on a few songs with the group, and she agreed -- a decision that forced her to drop out of school for a short period. After recording several demos with Meeks, Nicole returned to Wright State, but later recorded an entire album's worth of material and went on tour. Nicole Scherzinger in Eden's Crush In 2000, she went back home and began working on her own songs and demos. It was around that time that she auditioned for Popstars, a television show on the WB network for aspiring singers competing to become members of a new group.

Nicole Scherzinger was chosen and the group, Eden's Crush, was an instant success. Their 2001 debut hit high on the charts (thanks mostly to the infectious "Get Over Yourself") and the resulting tour paired the group with acts including Jessica Simpson and 'N Sync. Nicole Scherzinger in The Pussycat Dolls Eden's Crush stayed together for about a year. During that time Nicole Scherzinger began to focus on her solo career and tried her hand at acting (appearing in the 2003 movies Love Don't Cost a Thing and Chasing Papi). In 2003, a friend told Nicole about a casting call for a new group called The Pussycat Dolls , and even though she missed the auditions, she was allowed to drop by and perform for the executives in charge. They were so impressed with Nicole Scherzinger's stage presence and vocals that they invited her to join the group as the lead singer. After a series of performances on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live, Nicole and The Pussycat Dolls began work on their debut album.

PCD was released in September 2005 to critical and financial acclaim. A number of singles hit Billboard's top 5, and the album has since sold more than six million copies worldwide. It was around this time that Nicole began working on her first solo album. Altogether, The Pussycat Dolls have sold over 15 million copies of their albums across the globe, making them one of the biggest girl bands in the world. Nicole Scherzinger releases Solo Album A number of big-name producers collaborated with Nicole Scherzinger on her solo album, most notably Timbaland and will.i.am . The official album name was announced as Her Name is Nicole, and the first single was "Whatever U Like." Shortly after this single's release, "Baby Love" replaced "Whatever U Like" as the official lead single. The album was put on hold until 2011 when the singer released Killer Love, featuring the singles "Wet" and "Right There" and has since sold over 500, 000 copies. Nicole Scherzinger is named no.

46 in 2012 in Top 99 A mainstay on AM's Top 99, she claimed the No. 46 spot on AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women list in January of 2011. Notoriously private, Nicole Scherzinger is quiet about her love life. She has been dating Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton for the past four years. Nicole Scherzinger -- Single Again? Rumor has it that she and longtime boyfriend Lewis Hamilton will be breaking up for the second time after she found out that he was partying the night away with 10 girls. He was doing this at rapper J .Cole's hotel room in London last week (July 2012). Nicole Scherzinger - Singer, Television Personality - Biography.com » quotes “When I go on stage, I kind of turn into a beast sometimes, this alter-ego, you know.” “My music is the driving engine, and The X Factor is where I can give back to the contestants—pay it forward, since I got my start on reality shows.

I'm ready to take it all on.” Nicole Scherzinger Synopsis Singer Nicole Scherzinger was born in Hawaii in 1978. She first made a name for herself as a contestant on the WB reality series Popstars, which propelled the young singer to lead vocals for the all-girls band Eden's Crush. In 2003,she stepped as the front-woman for the group the Pussycat Dolls. Since leaving the band in 2009, Scherzinger has enjoyed continued success, in the recording studio and as a judge on The X Factor. Early Years Nicole Scherzinger was born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 29, 1978. Scherzinger, whose parents separated when she was an infant, moved with her mother, Rosemary, and her stepfather, George Scherzinger, to Louisville, Kentucky, when she was 6 years old. She would spend the rest of her childhood there. As she later recalled, Scherzinger's life took a dramatic turn not long after moving, when she was given a cassette tape of Whitney Houston.

After listening to the songs, Scherzinger says she knew immediately she wanted to be a singer. "My parents had no money, but they got me this player and Whitney's album," she recalled. "That was it for me. From that moment on I wanted to sing. Her voice was so powerful; every note she sang just felt like the truth." After that, Scherzinger made performance a focus of her life. She eventually attended a performing arts high school and later enrolled at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she studied theater and dance. Commercial Success But eager to jump-start her career, Scherzinger left college early after getting an opportunity to sing back-up for the rock group Days of the New. More recognition came in 2001, when, as a contestant on the WB television series Popstars, she won the role of lead singer for soon-to-be created all-girl band Eden's Crush. To the surprise of some, the group cracked the Billboard charts with their first single, "Get Over Yourself." However, the song proved to be the extent of the group's success, and Eden's Crush soon disbanded.

In 2003, Scherzinger stepped in as the lead singer for the recently recast group the Pussycat Dolls. With their new front-woman, the Dolls soon climbed the charts: The group's first record, PCD, released in 2005, featured hits like "Don't Cha," "Stickwitu" and "Buttons." The album achieved double-platinum status in the United States and sold more than 9 million copies worldwide. Outside of the group, Scherzinger raised her own profile by performing with a range of other recording artists, including P. Diddy (Sean "Puffy" Combs), Timbaland and 50 Cent. In 2008, the Pussycat Dolls released a second album, Doll Domination, which featured hits like "When I Grow Up" and "I Hate This Part." While the record failed to match its predecessor's success, it still sold more than 5 million copies. Solo Career Not long after the release of the band's second studio album, rumors began to circulate of in-fighting.

Those rumors turned out to be true: In 2009, Scherzinger left the Pussycat Dolls. Her career, however, hardly skipped a beat. Her recording of the song, "Jai Ho," for the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire went No. 1 in 17 countries. Scherzinger also jumped back onto the small screen in 2010, performing as a contestant and eventual series winner on the ABC program Dancing with the Stars. She later took to the stage and starred in the Neal Patrick Harris production of Rent at the Hollywood Bowl. In 2011, Scherzinger was named as a permanent replacement for Cheryl Cole as a judge on the American version of The X Factor, along with fellow panelists Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid. "I'm the luckiest person to get a front-row ticket to the 'Simon and Paula show,'" gushed Scherzinger after being named to the series.

The singer, who released Killer Love (her first solo studio album), that same year, added, "My music is the driving engine, and The X Factor is where I can give back to the contestants—pay it forward, since I got my start on reality shows. I'm ready to take it all on." Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us ! Citation Information Website: Nicole Scherzinger (born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger; June 29, 1978) is an American pop–R&B singer, songwriter, dancer and occasional actress who is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is born to Alfonso Valiente who is of Filipino, and her mother, Rosemary, is of Hawaiian and Russian descent. In an interview Scherzinger said: „I’m Filipino-Russian-Hawaiian, but people think I’m from Pakistan”.

Her mother Rosemary was eighteen at the time of Scherzinger’s birth and lived in an inner city neighborhood. Nicole’s parents separated when she was still a baby. Her maternal family moved to Louisville, Kentucky when she was six years old, with her sister Ke’ala and her German American stepfather Gary Scherzinger. In an interview with The Daily Mail Scherzinger explained that she had been brought up with a strict religious (Catholic) upbringing in Hawaii. She first attended Meyzeek Middle School as an adolescent. Growing up, Scherzinger states that she didn’t have a lot of money and the singer thanks her mom for all the support she gave her to become what she is today. Scherzinger began performing in Louisville, attending the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School and performing with Actors Theatre of Louisville. As a teenager, Scherzinger was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky State Fair’s Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest.

Scherzinger majored in acting and musical theatre at Wright State University, where she played Velma Kelly in Chicago and Julie La Verne in Show Boat but put her studies on hold in 1999 to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New. Eden´s Crush Scherzinger appeared on the second album by Days of the New, released in 1999. She also recorded two songs with Barry Drake’s F.O.B, which were released in 2001. In 2001, Scherzinger competed in the premiere season of The WB’s television show Popstars, on which she earned a spot in the all-girl pop group Eden’s Crush. She became one of the main vocalists for the group. Their 2001 US single „Get Over Yourself (Goodbye)” peaked at number one in sales and hit the top ten on Billboard Hot 100. They toured in support of both NSync and Jessica Simpson. „Love This Way” was the second single chosen from the Popstars album; however, their record company, London-Sire Records, folded and the group eventually disbanded.

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi contributed one track to the album, and later went on to co-write with Scherzinger for PCD, Doll Domination and Her Name Is Nicole. In November 2007, Scherzinger spoke of her time in Eden’s Crush: It was hell. […] I was in a band with five other girls and every day was torture for me. We were on TV all the time and the atmosphere was awful. […] Every day I was in that band I cried my eyes out. The band was meant to be fun and frivolous but the reality was that it was miserable. […] I was too sensitive back then, but I got toughened up. I couldn’t have gone into the Dolls without my experience in Crush. After the disbanding of Eden’s Crush, Scherzinger made a few promotional solo appearances under the stage name of Nicole Kea, including covering „Breakfast in Bed” for the soundtrack to 50 First Dates in 2003. Scherzinger later worked with Yoshiki of Japanese rock band X Japan on his Violet UK project. She sang the English version of „I’ll Be Your Love” live with the Tokyo Symphonic Orchestra.

The track also appeared on the 2003 Various Artists album Exposition of Global Harmony. The Pussycat Dolls In May 2003, Scherzinger joined the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe, who were being re-cast as recording artists. She had first seen them performing on The Late Show with David Letterman in November 2002, where Carmen Electra sang „Big Spender” from the Bob Fosse musical Sweet Charity. In 2006, Scherzinger said „It caught my eye because I’d played Velma Kelly in [Fosse’s] Chicago in college.” In one interview she spoke of her role with the Pussycat dolls stating that it was a „challenge fronting the group” but that „every girl has something different to bring and add to the success”. The Pussycat Dolls have worldwide status as a popular singing group, with „Don’t Cha”, „Buttons”, „Stickwitu” and „When I Grow Up” as Top 10 hits in the United States. The album PCD went double-platinum in 2006.

Scherzinger sang nearly all lead vocals on the album, with Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton also contributing. It was revealed in 2006 that the Dolls are salaried employees of Interscope Records, giving the label a high level of control over the group’s finances and business decisions. Scherzinger is the only group member with songwriting credits on PCD; she co-wrote „I Don’t Need a Man” with Kara DioGuardi and producer Rich Harrison, and co-wrote „Buttons” with producer Sean Garrett. Another collaboration with DioGuardi, „Flirt”, became a bonus track on PCD and later became a B-side to „Buttons”. As with PCD, Scherzinger is the only group member to have songwriting credits on the second Dolls’ album Doll Domination. Along with the Pussycat Dolls, Scherzinger was asked by Ron Fair to record the English version of „Jai Ho”, the hit song from the film Slumdog Millionaire. The new version titled „Jai Ho!

(You Are My Destiny)” was released to iTunes on February 23, 2009, and elsewhere worldwide on February 24. A video accompanying the song has been shot at a Vienna train station and was released worldwide on March 13, 2009. Solo career The success of PCD brought Scherzinger into the media spotlight and she went on to record a series of duets/guest vocals with a wide array of male vocalists. In 2005, she appeared on recordings by Shaggy, Vittorio Grigolo and Will Smith. In 2006 she sang co-lead vocals with Avant on his single „Lie About Us” , and Diddy’s hit „Come to Me” (which she also co-wrote). Other appearances are listed in discography. In the biography section of her official website she says that everyone recognises her from the Pussycat Dolls’s debut single „Dont Cha” which although amazing doesn’t fulfill her musical desires.

When asked what she intended to achieve with her solo career she commented „Some people only have their glasses half full, but there was never a limit to mine.” The purpose of the album was to appeal to younger audiences, show them „the heart of Nicole” and show that she is „not always strong and fearless”. In April 2008, Scherzinger recorded a cover version of „Rio” by Duran Duran for an advertising campaign for Unilever’s Caress brand of body wash. A commercial video was released, and the single was released via download only, after May 2008. In 2008, in support of Barack Obama, she was one of many musicians to contribute to a track by will.i.am called „Yes We Can”. Also on September 5, 2008, Scherzinger joined an all-star cast to perform the charity song „Just Stand Up” on live TV. Scherzinger performed „America the Beautiful” at WWE’s WrestleMania XXV in Houston, Texas at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009. Nicole Scherzinger performed with guitarist Slash on October 2 in Las Vegas.

Scherzinger confirmed that she has done one song with Slash for his solo album Slash to be released in April 2010. In February 1, 2010 along with other artists Scherzinger had re-recorded „We are the World”, a charity single for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The song debuted during NBC’s coverage of the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was released as a single on iTunes in February 12, 2010 accompanied by the music video. From 2006 until late 2008 Scherzinger had been working on her debut album which was titled Her Name Is Nicole. She told MTV „I’ve always said that in the Pussycat Dolls, I kind of feel like Superwoman. But that’s just one of my alter egos.

I’ve got the vulnerable, lovesick side of me amongst others which all appear on my record.” She recorded/wrote approximately 100 songs for the album which was supposed to be released in 2007 before being pushed to October 16, 2008 and later into 2009 before being shelved. Personal Life Scherzinger met Nick Hexum of rock band 311 backstage at a Days of the New concert in 2000. They dated and later became engaged, but broke it off sometime in 2004. She was the inspiration for their song „Amber” and appeared in the music video. She also dated actor Talan Torriero from 2005 to 2007. She was ranked at number 22 on Maxim’s Hot 100 in 2006, and 21 in 2007. She ranked number 19 in 2008 but this time along with The Pussycat Dolls. In 2009, she ranked solo again and came to be number 46.

Scherzinger appeared on the March 2008 cover of Men’s Fitness magazine. For the last few years she has been dating Formula One world champion racing driver Lewis Hamilton. After breaking up in the early part of 2010, they resumed their relationship in mid-2010. TWITTER Nicole Scherzinger | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Biography All Music Guide All Music Guide: Pop singer and dancer Nicole Scherzinger was born Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger on June 29, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii, but was raised mostly in Louisville, Kentucky, moving there at age six with her mom after her parents separated. Scherzinger (who is of Hawaiian, Russian, and Filipino descent) went to a performing arts high school and, following graduation, enrolled at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Majoring in theater arts and minoring in dance, she eventually put college on hold to pursue music, initially serving as a backing vocalist for the late-'90s rock group Days of the New.

In 2001, Scherzinger entered as a contestant on the first season of the WB television show Popstars, where she won the role of lead singer in the resulting all-girl pop group Eden's Crush. The group's first single, "Get Over Yourself," did well on radio and broke into the Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten, but when their label folded soon after, Eden's Crush shortly followed suit. Scherzinger pushed forward and contributed a track ("Breakfast in Bed") to the soundtrack for the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore flick 50 First Dates under the name Nicole Kea. Around the same time, the popular L.A. burlesque act the Pussycat Dolls were being recast into more of a commercial pop/R&B group, and Scherzinger joined on as their lead singer in 2003. In fact, Scherzinger wound up singing basically all of the vocals on the group's 2005 debut, PCD, along with being the only Doll to have a few songwriting credits on the album.

As the Pussycat Dolls' record went on to sell millions of copies, Scherzinger collaborated on various songs outside of the group with artists like P. Diddy, Rihanna, Avant, Will Smith, and Belinda. As the Pussycat Dolls continued to support their debut on the road, Scherzinger readied the release of her first solo album, Her Name Is Nicole. Initially scheduled for release in late summer 2007, the album was slated to feature guest spots by Akon, Timbaland, and will.i.am but a series of singles -- "Whatever U Like," "Baby Love," "Supervillain," and "Puakenikeni" -- all failed to chart in the U.S. and the record was eventually scrapped in 2008. With her solo debut pushed back, Scherzinger turned her attention on the second Pussycat Dolls album, Doll Domination, which appeared in September 2008. Containing some remnants of Her Name Is Nicole, Doll Domination had a strong debut throughout the world -- it entered both the U.S. and U.K. charts at four -- and although it faded away in the U.S.

and the U.K., it wound up achieving Gold or Platinum status in many other markets. After a reworked version of the Slumdog Millionaire theme "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" -- credited to A.R. Rahman & the Pussycat Dolls Featuring Nicole Scherzinger -- became an international hit, Scherzinger started to pull away from the group. She fulfilled her 2009 touring obligations and at the end of the year took a role as a judge on the U.S. TV competition The-Sing Off. More TV work followed in 2010, including being a contestant on the tenth season of the U.S. show Dancing with the Stars and a judge on the seventh season of the U.K.'s The X-Factor, and she started to work once again on her first album. That long-awaited debut was called Killer Love and appeared in March 2011 in every territory outside of the United States; it would never be released in America. On the strength of the hit singles "Don't Hold Your Breath" and "Right There," Killer Love went Gold in the U.K. and performed well elsewhere in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

A solo tour followed in 2012, the same year she made an appearance in Men in Black 3, marking her most prominent acting role to date. More TV followed, including a judging role on the ninth season of The X-Factor U.K., a role that continued in 2013 for the tenth season. In 2014, Scherzinger left Interscope and signed with RCA Records, beginning work on her second album, an effort that took her away from The X-Factor. This second album was titled Big Fat Lie and saw release in England, Europe, Asia, and Australia in October 2014. Nicole Scherzinger | LetsSingIt Lyrics We use cookies to customize content and advertising, to provide social media features, and to analyze traffic to our site. We also share information about your use of our site with our trusted social media, advertising and analytics partners. Read more . Nicole Scherzinger Play your favorite songs in the LetsSingIt Player! open player PianoPLayer698 • 1 day, 0 hours ago • 977 comments  Login Login here if you are already a member! log in Not a member?

Register here for free! register Become fan 35 Rate 15 Like & Share Genre Her Name Is Nicole (Unreleased) [2007] Biography Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger (born June 29, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and occasional actress who is best known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls. Previously, Scherzinger was a backing vocalist for the late-1990s rock group Days of the New, then she was part of reality TV girl group Eden's Crush. After the disbandment of the group she joined The Pussycat Dolls and became the lead vocalist during the transition to a popular music group. So far, The Pussycat Dolls have released two albums, PCD and Doll Domination, with two supporting tours. More recently, in early 2010, Scherzinger became the winner of the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Her father, Alfonso Valiente, is of Filipino descent, and her mother, Rosemary, is of Hawaiian, Ukrainian, and Russian descent. In an interview, Scherzinger said: "I'm Filipino-Russian-Hawaiian, but people think I'm from Pakistan". Her mother Rosemary was eighteen at the time of Scherzinger's birth and lived in an inner city neighborhood. Nicole's parents separated when she was still a baby. Her maternal family moved to Louisville, Kentucky, when she was six years old, with her sister Ke'ala and her German-American stepfather Gary Scherzinger. Nicole met Nick Hexum, of 311, backstage at a Days of the New concert in 2000 or 2001. They dated and later became engaged but broke it off sometime in 2004. She then dated actor Talan Torriero from 2005 to 2007. For the last few years she has been dating 2008 Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton who currently races for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.

In an interview with The Daily Mail, Scherzinger explained that she had been brought up with a strict religious (Roman Catholic) upbringing in Hawaii. She first attended Meyzeek Middle School as an adolescent. Growing up, Scherzinger states that she didn't have a lot of money and the singer thanks her mom for all the support she gave her to become what she is today. Scherzinger began performing in Louisville, attending the Youth Performing Arts School at duPont Manual High School and performing with Actors Theatre of Louisville. As a teenager, Scherzinger was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky State Fair's Coca-Cola Talent Classic contest. Scherzinger majored in acting and musical theatre at Wright State University, where she played Velma Kelly in Chicago and Julie La Verne in Show Boat but put her studies on hold in 1999 to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New. From 2006 until late 2008 Scherzinger had been working on her debut album which was titled Her Name Is Nicole.

She recorded/wrote about 75-100 songs for the album which was supposed to be released in 2007 before being pushed to October 16, 2008 and later into 2009 before being shelved. She told MTV "I've always said that in the Pussycat Dolls, I kind of feel like Superwoman. But that's just one of my alter egos. I've got the vulnerable, lovesick side of me amongst others which all appear on my record." Scherzinger confirmed that she has done one song with Slash for his solo album Slash released in April 2010. On February 1, 2010 along with other artists Scherzinger had re-recorded "We are the World", a charity single for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The song debuted during NBC's coverage of the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was released as a single on iTunes on February 12, 2010 accompanied by the music video.

Reports of a second attempt at a solo album surfaced in January 2010 when Contactmusic reported that singersongwriter Ne-Yo is working with Scherzinger on new material. Ne-Yo had previously given two songs he wrote, "Save Me From Myself" and "Happily Never After", to Scherzinger for Her Name Is Nicole. Of the new collaborations he said,"she is putting all her energy into her work". He was also quoted as saying Nicole is in a state of liberation right now so the tracks are very free. She is in a place where she is happy to be alive and the tracks are definitely expressing that. The whole album is going to be a pressure release - a great big exhale - and I'm happy about that. She has a lot of emotions after splitting up with Lewis (Hamilton). But it's like taking an eagle and giving it back its wings. On January 26, 2010, it was revealed that Jay Sean and Scherzinger were both working on something in the studio together.

The video was originally posted to twitter but has been uploaded to the general internet too and shows the pair having a good time at Hit Factory (Criteria) record studios in Miami, Florida. In the video Scherzinger reveals she has been recording in the studio which Mariah Carey created some of her best known material as well as 'Studio F' where Sean recorded "Down" with Lil Wayne and where Scherzinger previously laid down vocals for Timbaland's hit single "Scream" with Keri Hilson. The pair also made note to T-Pain and Lil Wayne who were present at the studio. It is unknown whether the pair achieved any musical success e.g. recorded any usable songs and it is unknown if the records are for an upcoming single for Jay Sean, the upcoming third album from the Pussycat Dolls or Scherzinger's own heavily delayed studio album which is also due for release in 2010. Separately it was reported that she was working with Chuck Harmony whose previous credits include Rihanna's top-ten hit "Russian Roulette" (2009) as well as multiple credits on Ne-Yo's Year of the Gentleman (2008) and Mary J.

Blige's Growing Pains (2007). "My music that I'm working on now for my album might have a little more rock, funk, soul edge, but it's basically in the genre of popular music and it's just honest music, fun music". Rap Up first reported her intention to release a new song on May 23, 2010 stating that "The single "Nobody Can Change Me" is an empowering song, so it's very much like Pussycat Dolls, but it's just [Nicole] singing the same thing". Scherzinger herself described the single as "uplifting and powerful song with a deep meaning" During one radio interview she the song was recorded at night whilst she was competing on season ten of U.S. reality competition ,Dancing with the Stars. It was mastered on May 23, 2010 ready for its premiere on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show the following day. Amongst the first to review the song was Beck Bain of Idolator.

She was not impressed, "after listening to the treacly pop tune, we think she has a better shot at becoming a full-time sailor than reviving her solo career anytime soon. , Her voice sounds a little bit higher/squeakier than usual, and the overproduction of the track certainly doesn't help—we know this girl can saaang, and this generic pop song about empowerment or independence or some other vague 'let me be me' message does nothing to utilize her vocal range. , And if Nicole wants to win the public back, it's probably in her best interest to release a thumping dance track with sex appeal than an uninspired, uninteresting message song." However Amos Barshad of New York magazine actually liked the song stating that "there's none of the Pussycat Doll's forced sexiness here; instead, it sounds like something that could have just missed the final cut on a Kelly Clarkson album (that is sort of supposed to be a compliment, yeah)." Then in August 2010 Swedish electropop producer RedOne was interviewed by the BBC. In the interview he revealed he had been working on Scherzinger's album. "I just finished her album.

Her last one never came out because it was collecting hamburgers, like fast food. One from McDonalds, one from Burger King, and so on. It tasted good, but it wasn't consistent. Her new record - people are really going to go crazy about it because it's the real her." Scherzinger confirmed these reports in a September 2010 interview with X magazine. In reference to Her Name is Nicole she said "It was actually my decision not to put it out, not the label's". Then she said "I've been working with RedOne, which is an honour. He's an unbelievable producer and musician. He had made some amazing songs with Lady Gaga. Now, there is someone with the 'x factor'. I can't touch GaGa or RedOne in that space, but I know that we've created something unique of our own." Scherzinger's new single, "Poison", premiered on her official website and YouTube account on October 14, 2010. It is due for release on November 29, 2010. A picture from the video shoot was revealed by MTV, showing Scherzinger dressed provocatively.

On November 18, 2010, she joined Prince on-stage during his concert in Abu Dhabi. While working with RedOne she has also recorded vocals for songs which will be included on Mohombi's debut album. Mohombi is the first signee to RedOne's record label. Pictures (11) show more (16-31 of 35) Similar Artists show more (16-31 of 60) More artists show this week's top 1000 most popular artists 1 day, 20 hours ago Nicole Scherzinger takes a tumble while practising on I Can Do That! | Daily Mail Online comments She is famed for her dance moves and singing voice. But it seems despite being able to get her groove on her own two feet, when Nicole Scherzinger is on wheels it's another matter. The 36-year-old, is currently appearing on reality show I Can Do That, which pits six celebrities against each other as they try to learn new performance skills. Scroll down for video Giving it a go: Nicole Scherzingher and Joe Jonas attempted a roller skating challenge on Tuesday's episode of I Can Do That!

She was seen taking a nasty tumble and was briefly knocked out in Tuesday nights program while doing a roller skating challenge. Nicole ended up lying face down on the floor with partner Joe Jonas asking her: 'Nicole, are you alright?' Everything began perfectly with the maneuver Nicole confident in the move. Novice: Before embarking on the stunt the singer says: 'I barely know how to roller skate, let alone do tricks' Attempt: Initially the move went well All ok: She seemed confident in the stunt Swing: The singer let got with her arms and let her body weight fall First she lifts one leg up to get into position for her ankles to be grabbed. Initially as she got into the swing position, her ankles grasped, she seemed to be doing ok. But then the skater lost his grip and she went spinning to the floor. Lying prone on the ground she did not make any movement for a second. Disaster: But as they attempted the spin Nicole crashed to the floor Agony: She could be seen writhing on the ground after hitting her head Pain: She rolled over she then lay still The singer did not initially respond, apart from letting out a groan, as a member of the concerned crew rushed over to check her.

Joe was concerned and hurried over to see if she was ok. He can be heard saying: 'When she landed she hit her head.' Nicole who is still laying face down and wasn't wearing a safety helmet responds: 'My head is shaking.' Face plant: The star let out a groan as people rushed to her aid A producer and the skater are heard saying: 'She's not doing anymore.' Before she and Joe embarked on their challenge - which was to emulate the moves used in an act by a professional roller skating family, Nicole said: 'I barely know how to roller skate, let alone do tricks.' She is then seen careering around the stage and accidentally doing the splits before rolling into some props in an effort to gain control of her wheels. Concern: Joe looked worried and was heard saying: 'When she landed she hit her head' Ouch: Nicole clutched her skull and groaned: 'My head is shaking' Time out: The producers and skater decided it was time she took a break Enough: The singer looked shaken after her ordeal The stunt she an Joe, 24, were attempting to do saw him grasp her by the ankles and swing her round.

But it was during a rehearsal that unfortunately she took a tumble. While being swung around by one of the professional skaters she fell to the ground face down. Favourite: Nicole has appeared on a number of reality shows, namely as a judge on The X Factor Hitting the stage: Joe, 24, is best known for his singing career Before the tumble Joe said to the camera: 'I've had conversations with Nicole like: "Are you sure you wanna do this?" 'This has just become a very scary act.' Airing on NBC , I Can Do That also stars singer Ciara, stand-up comedian Jeff Dye, former Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke and actor Alan Ritchson (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire). Steady as she goes: Nicole was unsteady on her wheels from the outset Too late: Joe attempted to help her out but was to slow to stop the singer hitting the skids Joe said of the way the competition works: 'Here are six celebrities who are in a contest together. 'And each week we are in pairs of two and we are presented with a new challenge, typically a variety act or a performance and we need to learn it in a week.

'Then the audience judge at the end of the show its bragging rights.' The rest: Airing on NBC , I Can Do That also stars (L-R) former Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke, singer Ciara, is hosted by Marlon Wayans and also features stand-up comedian Jeff Dye, and actor Alan Ritchson (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) Perfect: In the real performance things went without a hitch Triumph: The singer was ecstatic when she finally pulled off the mov Despite her fall Nicole was ok - and when she came to perform the stunt in the show she completed it perfectly, and earned herself a standing ovation from the crowd. She smiled triumphantly after completing the move. She came in second behind her other fellow celebrities while Joe came third. Triumphant: Nicole, seen here performing with The Pussycat Dolls in Florida in 2013 - came in second on the competition

Question: Before embarking on her solo career, Nicole Scherzinger was best known as the lead singer in which girl group?
Answer: Pussycat Dolls